US Bridges

Dodge Blvd over Rillito Creek

FairPosted for load

Pima County, Arizona · 0.8 MI N Kleindale DR · Structure no. 08273

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
302 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,205
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dodge Blvd over Rillito Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dodge Blvd over Rillito Creek in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,205 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,215 by 2042. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDodge Blvd
CrossesRillito Creek
Location0.8 MI N Kleindale DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.27111, -110.91429
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck50 ft (15.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,205 (2022)
Projected traffic5,215 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dodge Blvd over Rillito Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dodge Blvd over Rillito Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Dodge Blvd over Rillito Creek carry?

About 5,205 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dodge Blvd over Rillito Creek?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Dodge Blvd over Rillito Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.